Bush 'n Beach Fishing mag

Enjoy fresh and safe NSW seafood this Easter

NSW

NSW DPI Fisheries is cracking down on the sale of black-market seafood heading into the Easter holiday period. Fisheries Officers will be conducting regular inspections across NSW to detect, deter and disrupt the black-market trade in seafood products. Buying seafood from established seafood retailers, authorised commercial fishers, fish and shellfish farmers this Easter will ensure the produce has met the …

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Illegal marron fishers busted in the Moore River WA

marron

Last month Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development compliance officers conducted a joint operation with Lancelin Police to apprehend people fishing for marron in the Moore River. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said the bust on February 26 came three weeks after the 2023 marron season had closed. A DPIRD spokesman said officers were continuing …

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Do you know what the name jewfish refers to?

jewfish

Did you know that the name jewfish refers to its large otoliths (ear bones) which are prized as jewels by some fishers? This year saw the inclusion of black jewfish in our biological monitoring program. The aim is to collect age, length, and sex data from areas of high catch for black jewfish in waters off the east coast of …

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Dredging to commence on Coomera River

coomera

A significant dredging campaign that will improve navigation in the Coomera River will soon get underway. The Coomera River is the primary access way for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, residential and recreational waterway users. The $2.5 million project is scheduled to commence in April and will deepen the Coomera River channel. The Coomera River channel dredging project will …

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Insights to boat insurance – Resorting to a new location

location

Noticed the continual transformation and growth of that sand bar into a sand island slightly inside Amity Point off North Stradbroke Island? location For those familiar with the area, the changes to the ‘four reds in a row’ beacons at the eastern end of the Rous Channel – which is now pushing a more direct line to South Passage Bar, …

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Stacer launches new Proline models

stacer

Stacer Australia has announced the launch of its latest offering – the Stacer 359 Proline SE and Stacer Proline 379 SE – perfect for inland fishing enthusiasts. Based off the popular Proline series, the Proline SE has all the benefits of the original while incorporating deeper side sheets. This feature makes it more ideal for larger dams and lakes and …

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Seapower and Tanacom Z and X

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Daiwa’s growing stable of electric reels welcomes a selection of new rods for 2023, with the Dendoh rod line-up expanding on the arrival of the 22 Seapower, 22 Tanacom Z and 22 Tanacom X. The 22 Seapower is the premium offering of the three new releases and features a Glatech/X45X blank, Fuji silicon carbide guides, heavy duty Alps swivel tip …

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Nomad Squidtrex 95mm

squidtrex

The Squidtrex uses patent-pending technology to combine a soft vibration lure into a squid-shaped body to produce a unique action designed to trigger bites. It can be jigged vertically, cast or even trolled. The soft TPE construction allows strength and durability matched with realistic movement of the tentacles, which waft and wiggle in the water to entice bites when sinking …

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Cruise Craft introduces its brand new E695HT fishing weapon

Cruise Craft

The E695HT is the most advanced Cruise Craft built to date. This versatile and reliable vessel is designed to provide the ultimate fishing experience for anglers of all levels, styles and techniques.   The spacious deck provides ample room for fishing, while the comfortable seating and large cabin area make for a convenient, spacious and relaxed angling or spectating environment. …

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Hard Armour Game Leader

Hard Armour

Platypus Hard Armour Game Leader is available in convenient 50m hanks and 100m lure bag packs, including a re-usable lure bag. Available in both Clear and Ice Blue colours, Hard Armour Game Leader has been formulated to offer anglers extreme abrasion resistance, controlled stretch and outstanding knot and crimp strength. Proudly made in Australia by Platypus – with over 120 …

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